Nathan Whitlock
@nathanwhitlock.bsky.social
Author, professor, podcaster, drummer, dad.
www.nathanwhitlock.ca/
www.nathanwhitlock.ca/
All this time, this is what Vladimir and Estragon were waiting for.
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
All this time, this is what Vladimir and Estragon were waiting for.
I judge all STAR WARS films by a single criterion: "Can I stand to rewatch this with my kids?"
None of them are "great." Most are not even "good."
None of them are "great." Most are not even "good."
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I judge all STAR WARS films by a single criterion: "Can I stand to rewatch this with my kids?"
None of them are "great." Most are not even "good."
None of them are "great." Most are not even "good."
It's a completely bonkers idea, and yet I'm convinced Emmylou would confirm it if I ever had the chance to ask her. (And then she'd take me on tour with her, just to hang.)
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It's a completely bonkers idea, and yet I'm convinced Emmylou would confirm it if I ever had the chance to ask her. (And then she'd take me on tour with her, just to hang.)
Deeply nerdy/slightly bonkers music thing: every line in Green Pastures from that album ends on an “up“ note, which is basically the singers aiming at heaven. It’s thrilling.
November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Deeply nerdy/slightly bonkers music thing: every line in Green Pastures from that album ends on an “up“ note, which is basically the singers aiming at heaven. It’s thrilling.
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I think I'm singing Dog Days Are Over by Florence in this picture, but it really looks like I'm in the middle of a terrible stand-up bit about how the pitch clock rule is woke
November 24, 2025 at 12:05 AM
I think I'm singing Dog Days Are Over by Florence in this picture, but it really looks like I'm in the middle of a terrible stand-up bit about how the pitch clock rule is woke
Spoiler for tomorrow’s episode.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is presented by @thewalrus.ca
@dundurnpress.bsky.social
Find it at all the podcast places.
thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is presented by @thewalrus.ca
@dundurnpress.bsky.social
Find it at all the podcast places.
thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Spoiler for tomorrow’s episode.
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is presented by @thewalrus.ca
@dundurnpress.bsky.social
Find it at all the podcast places.
thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
WHAT HAPPENED NEXT is presented by @thewalrus.ca
@dundurnpress.bsky.social
Find it at all the podcast places.
thewalrus.ca/podcasts/wha...
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This is such a great episode!
"I'm afraid the award has really been completely overshadowed. The eviction of the encampment was such a trauma." - Maggie Helwig on winning the City of Toronto Book Award less than 24 hours before the city cleared the encampment she writes about in the book.
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Maggie Helwig
Podcast Episode · What Happened Next: a podcast about newish books · 11/17/2025 · 26m
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November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
This is such a great episode!
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Yes of course there's video, and I hope the Jays heard our love and enthusiasm from wherever they are and thought, "You know what, we CAN win the World Series next year" ❤️⚾
November 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes of course there's video, and I hope the Jays heard our love and enthusiasm from wherever they are and thought, "You know what, we CAN win the World Series next year" ❤️⚾
Killer moment from a very fun Saturday night.
I got to make the entire karaoke crowd sing "Okay Blue Jays" with me last night at a charity media event, so we can tick that one off the ol' bucket list!
November 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Killer moment from a very fun Saturday night.
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I got to make the entire karaoke crowd sing "Okay Blue Jays" with me last night at a charity media event, so we can tick that one off the ol' bucket list!
November 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I got to make the entire karaoke crowd sing "Okay Blue Jays" with me last night at a charity media event, so we can tick that one off the ol' bucket list!
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“And I’ve got such a long way to go…”
“Such a long way to go!”
“Such a long way to go!”
November 23, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“And I’ve got such a long way to go…”
“Such a long way to go!”
“Such a long way to go!”
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
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Good thing my tele is waterproof. If I don't get beer sprayed tonight, we're not doing it right. See you tonight, #toronto
This was a great moment from last year's Newzapalooza party - my drums still have the beer stains.
November 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Good thing my tele is waterproof. If I don't get beer sprayed tonight, we're not doing it right. See you tonight, #toronto
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I'm looking forward to performing at this tonight! Anyone who knows me knows that the only thing I love more than journalism succeeding in the face of an increasingly volatile and underfunded climate full of bad actors who slander the free press in order to further their own goals...is karaoke
It's mostly been bad news for journalists this year/decade/century, but here's some good news: Newzapalooza, the live-band karaoke charity party for journalists and media folks, is back on Nov 22 at The Duke (Queen St E, Toronto). Party for a good cause.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I'm looking forward to performing at this tonight! Anyone who knows me knows that the only thing I love more than journalism succeeding in the face of an increasingly volatile and underfunded climate full of bad actors who slander the free press in order to further their own goals...is karaoke
Canada *is* the uncomfortably big idea.
I want to hear your uncomfortably big ideas for Canada!
November 22, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Canada *is* the uncomfortably big idea.
This is probably not how Dundurn wanted me to promote this.
@dundurnpress.bsky.social is having a site-wide holiday sale until December 13. Use use code HOLIDAY25 to save 25% on all books, but especially my novel LUMP, which Quill & Quire called a "darkly enjoyable domestic tale [that] is as astute as it is entertaining.”
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This is probably not how Dundurn wanted me to promote this.
Fill your holidays with (more) tension and awkwardness!
November 21, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Fill your holidays with (more) tension and awkwardness!
@dundurnpress.bsky.social is having a site-wide holiday sale until December 13. Use use code HOLIDAY25 to save 25% on all books, but especially my novel LUMP, which Quill & Quire called a "darkly enjoyable domestic tale [that] is as astute as it is entertaining.”
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
@dundurnpress.bsky.social is having a site-wide holiday sale until December 13. Use use code HOLIDAY25 to save 25% on all books, but especially my novel LUMP, which Quill & Quire called a "darkly enjoyable domestic tale [that] is as astute as it is entertaining.”
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
www.dundurn.com/books_/t2211...
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Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
November 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Earlier today, I was notified that someone was at my door.
This is who it was:
This is who it was:
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AI: consistently failing to solve problems we didn’t have in the first place.
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
AI: consistently failing to solve problems we didn’t have in the first place.
CURTAINS FOR ZOOSHA?
Chase Stokes appeared to refute the rumors that he and ex Kelsea Ballerini are getting back together. ‘Don’t believe the media,’ he wrote on Instagram. ‘I’m blocked, I did nothing wrong.’
Is Chase Stokes Vagueposting About Kelsea Ballerini?
Chase Stokes appeared to refute the rumors that he and ex Kelsea Ballerini are getting back together. ‘Don’t believe the media,’ he wrote on Instagram. ‘I’m blocked, I did nothing wrong.’
www.vulture.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:52 PM
CURTAINS FOR ZOOSHA?
We’ve had talking teddy bears since at least the mid-80s, and not once did anyone say they needed more computing power than a weather satellite and zero morality.
November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We’ve had talking teddy bears since at least the mid-80s, and not once did anyone say they needed more computing power than a weather satellite and zero morality.
AI: consistently failing to solve problems we didn’t have in the first place.
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives | CNN Business
Sales of an artificial intelligence-enabled plush toy have been suspended after it was found that it engaged in conversation around sexually explicit topics and offered potentially dangerous advice.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:29 PM
AI: consistently failing to solve problems we didn’t have in the first place.
I was introduced to a lot of American political history by Mad magazine. Doesn't matter how you get there.
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
I was introduced to a lot of American political history by Mad magazine. Doesn't matter how you get there.
Nothing baffles my dog more than dogs who do whatever they want, rules be damned. (ie, all other dogs)
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Nothing baffles my dog more than dogs who do whatever they want, rules be damned. (ie, all other dogs)